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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Bark: Rocket Fuel

With me working so late last night, I chickened out of my commute down the M3 and decided to work from home. The advantage of working from home is that I can abuse my broadband connection all day, taking advantage of my company's fantastic mobile working infrastructure, and eat a more appetizing (and somewhat healthier) lunch than I can usually find on the baguette stall of my work canteen.

Unlike Jamie Oliver, I'm more "Jazz Chef" than "Naked Chef", because I like to improvise recipes. Here's what I did for lunch after raiding the fridge and cupboards to see what needed eating (and it was *lovely*, by the way).

Boil the pasta in salted water with the olive oil, until al dente, according to the instructions on the packet. Drain the pasta, leaving a little water in the pan. Add the rocket, and return to a very low heat, allowing the rocket to steam and wilt for a couple of minutes. Add the tuna steak and dressing to the pan, stirring through to coat the pasta. Add pepper to taste, and then use a sharp pair of kitchen scissors to snip in the chilli. Allow the sauce to warm through for a minute, and then serve immediately, garnishing with the Emmenthal shavings.